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A Biorefinery Approach to Algal Biomass Conversation for Biofuels and Bioproducts
- 1st Edition - February 1, 2025
- Authors: Kaustubha Mohanty, Satya Sundar Mohanty
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 0 8 4 0 - 5
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 9 0 8 4 1 - 2
A Biorefinery Approach to Algal Biomass Conversation for Biofuels and Bioproducts presents a detailed overview of the processes and products of algal biomass within the concept o… Read more
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Request a sales quoteA Biorefinery Approach to Algal Biomass Conversation for Biofuels and Bioproducts presents a detailed overview of the processes and products of algal biomass within the concept of the circular economy. With a particular emphasis on biofuels, the book addresses the fundamentals and underlying concepts of biomass conversation processes, the equipment, and their advanced application for algal feedstocks. This includes the principles of biomass conversion processes, a complete profile of the generated biofuels, feed, food, and chemicals, the concept of integrated biorefinery based on micro and microalgae, and sustainability evaluations through technoeconomic analysis and life cycle analysis. Readers are supported by step-by-step guidance on methods and protocols, and decision-making diagrams and flowcharts, and examples of commercial successes. Offering a clear and comprehensive overview of algal biomass conversation to biofuels and related products, this book is an ideal reference for researches and faculty members looking to develop a deeper understanding of algal biofuels and related conversation processes or seeking a consistent and structured approach to the topic.
- Presents a complete view of the concepts underpinning algal biofuels, with decision-making processes supported by detailed illustrations and flow charts
- Offers detailed step-by-step guidance on methods from fundamental processes to the latest techniques
- Provides examples of commercial success through detailed case studies, highlighting the challenges and potential solutions to key problems of commercialization
Researchers and postgraduates working in the areas of Renewable Energy, Bioenergy and alternative fuels, Biotechnology, and Chemical Engineering. Researchers and postgraduates in Microbiology, Biology, Life Sciences, and Engineering
Section I: Algae
1. Microalgae and macroalgae
2. Taxonomy
3. Microbiology
4. Availability and abundance
5. Photosynthesis
Section II: Biorefinery
6. Fundamentals
7. State of the art in biofuel production
8. Spent biomass utilization
9. Economics
Section III: Biomass Conversion and its bioproducts
10. Bioethanol
11. Biomethane
12. Biohydrogen
13. Biobutanol
14. Bio-oil
15. Biochar
16. Syngas
17. Commercial success stories: case studies, process engineering, large-scale difficulties and advantages
Section IV: Integrated Biorefinery
18. Zero waste concept
19. CO2 sequestration through algal biomass production
20. Integration of wastewater treatment along with algal biomass production
21. Hybridization of solar photovoltaics with algal biomass production
22. Other feedstocks to be considered along with algae for sustainability
Section V: Sustainability Evaluation
23. Technoeconomic and life cycle analysis for microalgae biomass conversion under biorefinery approach
24. Global policies
25. Political impacts and environmental impacts
26. Future prospects, summary and conclusion
- No. of pages: 320
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: February 1, 2025
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323908405
- eBook ISBN: 9780323908412
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Kaustubha Mohanty
Kaustubha Mohanty has a Ph.D in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur and is currently working as a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. His key research areas are biofuels, bioseparation, biological wastewater treatment, membrane technology, microalgae biorefinery and biomass pyrolysis. He has published more than 130 research papers in peer-reviewed journals and edited one book on Membrane Technology & Applications. He has supervised twelve Ph.D students and fifteen more are currently pursuing their Ph.D research under his supervision. He is an Editor of the Journal of Chemistry; Associate Editor of The Journal of Institution of Engineers (India) Series: E; Associate Editor of the Research Journal of Environmental Sciences; Review Editor of Frontiers in Bioenergy and Biofuel, and Editorial board member of various other journals. He was recently admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, UK and Fellow of Institution of Engineers (India). He is also a Member of the Society of Chemical Industry, London; Member of Canadian Society for Chemical Engineers and Life Member of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam, IndiaSM
Satya Sundar Mohanty
Dr. Satya Sundar Mohanty is currently engaged as the Postdoctoral research fellow at School of Energy Science and Engineering, IIT Guwahati. He is on academic leave from Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore where he is working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, School of Agriculture and Biosciences. He did his M.Tech and Ph.D. from National Institute of Technology Rourkela. He has published his research works in several peer reviewed journals of international repute. His area of interest includes environmental biotechnology, wastewater treatment technologies, bio-valorization of industrial wastes, optimization techniques, bioprocess engineering and bioreactor designing. He has earned accolades in various national and international forum for the presentation of his research works.
Affiliations and expertise
Post Doctoral Researcher, School of Energy Science and Engineering, IIT Guwahati, Guwahati, India